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Continue ShoppingWe sell our products with Lahaina Arts Society on a regular basis.This allows West Side visitors or residents a chance to shop at our booth located outside the Cannery Mall in Lahaina from 10am to 3pm). We are on Summer Holiday for July 2026 but are open for in-person appointment at the Kihei Condo/Shop. In 2026 we are teaching with the American Kumihimo Society (Sept 23-26, 2026) https://amksoc.org/featured-home/gathering-2026-save-the-date/ . Our classes focus on confident beginners and emphasize the blending of Japanese tradition with island inspired Hawaiian necklace lei.
We reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei to create "Aloha Inspired Forever Lei." Our designs merge an ancient Japanese braiding technique of kumihimo with the beauty of island colors and textures. We showcase our jewelry with the Lahaina Arts Society on Maui's West Side at the Cannery Mall .Check schedules on our website. All of our jewelry is handcrafted exclusively on Maui..
Matte Black with Turquoise Spiral "Forbidden Island" Inspired Necklace -19"
This single turquoise row of beads woven into a spiral is set against the matte black beads for a unique look.The silver toned etched magnet end cap will keep in securely around your neck, This beautiful handcrafted necklace was made using hundreds of glass Japanese seed beads on multiple nylon cords that are woven together on a wooden Japanese Marudai stand.
Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which describes this unique style only available here on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet familiar Hawaiian lei. Please send an email to info@akaleidesigns.com.
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and strong interlaced cords. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Japanese samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are designed as belts (obijime) used on kimonos.
It is my goal to provide you with a long lasting, beautiful piece of jewelry that you will enjoy wearing for years to come. I take great care in the construction of my pieces to ensure just that. Please note: colors may slightly differ from their appearance on your display, as it depends on your monitor settings.
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Aloha Aku.
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